Chris Cornell's gritty You Know My Name, from Casino Royale, was described as "unexpectedly dull" and "forgettable"

I liked that one, fitted very well with the start of the Craig run and the stylised casino visuals of the intro complimented it. It was seeing and hearing the intro on youtube that made me go and see the film in the cinema.

Skyfall, need to hear it in full and see how it works with the visuals.

I've only had the most brief listen to it but my first impression was that it felt a little 'generic'. Not sure if that's good or bad. The last films theme was rubbish but Chris Cornell's theme was very good IMO.

007 themes have been turds since Gladys Knight did 'Licence To Kill'. Goldeneye by Tina Turner wasn't too bad but since then we had waily crap by Sheryl Crow and literally Garbage and both the DC Bond themes barely troubled the airplay charts. Adele's presence will help but I can't see this one being any more memorable.

I've only had the most brief listen to it but my first impression was that it felt a little 'generic'. Not sure if that's good or bad. The last films theme was rubbish but Chris Cornell's theme was very good IMO.

I really liked Chris Cornells theme, and as you said, this does seem a bit meh.

Chris Cornell's gritty You Know My Name, from Casino Royale, was described as "unexpectedly dull" and "forgettable"

I liked that one, fitted very well with the start of the Craig run and the stylised casino visuals of the intro complimented it. It was seeing and hearing the intro on youtube that made me go and see the film in the cinema.

Skyfall, need to hear it in full and see how it works with the visuals.